Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 3 semesters, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	6415

Tuition fee	CA$25,588 per program The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$23,540), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for three semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in any discipline. Note: Applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education and have relevant work experience will be considered. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements

Attend a mandatory Sports Journalism program admission session where applicants will: Present their resumé Submit a portfolio of writing that includes a minimum of three pieces of their published or unpublished work Complete a writing test (this may be waived for applicants with a degree or diploma in journalism) Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter with instructions on how to set up the program admission session.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..e/sports-journalism

Overview

Sports journalism goes well beyond covering the game. In this program, you’ll learn the best practices for the field in a diverse and gender-inclusive environment.

From covering local athletes and professionals to telling the stories behind the games, players and fans, you’ll develop aptitude in:

• sports writing (print, TV, radio, online, social media)
• broadcast (producing, on-air performance, chase and field producing, radio hosting, updates)
• digital (using editorial publishing tools, blogging, video, audio, Storify, etc.)
• social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)
• news journalism that meets the changing needs of sports coverage (courts, police, etc.)
• advanced interviewing techniques
• sports beat journalism
• print and online imaging
• hosting in-studio and in the field
• newspaper and online layout

To create a professional portfolio, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a trip to baseball spring training and complete an industry field placement at a sports media organization in Canada or abroad.

Career opportunities

• Journalist
• Photographer/videographer/podcast/iphoneography
• Writer in digital/print/TV/radio and social media
• Editor across multi-platforms
• Producer across multi-platforms
• Host
• Remote journalist